How to avoid office PCs overheating

As the warmer months approach, busy office workers start to feel the heat.

Staff aren’t the only assets that struggle with overheating at places of business, however. Excessive heat can cause damage to an office computer’s internal components and result in unscheduled shutdowns and instability that impact productivity. Here, we look at how to keep your PCs at the correct temperature and avoid overheating issues.

Ensure adequate ventilation

Make certain that all air vents on the PC’s case are completely clear of obstructions and dust. Providing sufficient space around computers for airflow is crucial to preventing overheating.

Additionally, make sure humidity levels are also low in offices when possible.

Clear dust build-up

Accumulated dust acts like an insulator and traps moisture and heat inside PCs.

Switch off and unplug computers, and use a can of compressed air to clear dust from internal components and vents to avoid this problem.

Fan replacement

If a PC’s internal fan is noisy, it may be malfunctioning and unable to circulate cool air effectively. A replacement fan can resolve this problem.

Reducing load

Closing unnecessary applications running in the background reduces the load on a PC’s central processing unit (CPU) and graphics processing unit (GPU) and can help it stay cooler.

Additionally, shutting down computers when they are not in active use instead of simply using sleep mode will let them cool down completely.

For dependable IT support, touch base with our experienced engineers at 127 Solutions today and keep your equipment running smoothly.